Psychiatric Technicians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $37,330 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.95
10th percentile $32,080
90th percentile $49,830
Employed locally 260
National median $42,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,080
    25th
    $33,040
    50th (median)
    $37,330
    75th
    $43,810
    90th
    $49,830

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychiatric Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Psychiatric Technicians salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychiatric Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $91,910
    Napa, CA $83,960
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $82,440
    Vallejo, CA $82,170
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,440
    Visalia, CA $77,340

    Nearby metros — Psychiatric Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $41,110
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $39,930
    Midland, TX $39,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $39,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,800
    Waco, TX $35,350

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,790
    Nurse Practitioners $133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $57,430
    Pharmacists $134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Psychiatric Technicians make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Psychiatric Technicians in Killeen, TX is $17.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.29 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Psychiatric Technicians salaries?

    The median Psychiatric Technicians salary in Killeen, TX is 12.4% below the national median of $42,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Psychiatric Technicians in Killeen?

    Entry-level Psychiatric Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,080 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,040.